Foundations that fund organizations in Moses Lake, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Moses Lake nonprofits
34 private foundations gave $896K to Moses Lake organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 34 that say either way accept applications.
101 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Moses Lake around $5,000. 16 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 34
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 34 that state a policy
- Dollars to Moses Lake
- $896K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 101
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Moses Lake organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation C/O Michael Rex Tabler Trustee | Ephrata, WA | 10 | $282K | $10K | Yes | 2024 bourbon & bowties; Event sponsorship; Greenhouse learning center yr 1 of 3 |
| Columbia Family Foundation | Moses Lake, WA | 9 | $126K | $10K | Preselected only | Emergency scholarship fund; General fund & campaign for kids; Live music to the community |
| Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation C/O US Bank Mail Services | St Paul, MN | 2 | $117K | $58K | Preselected only | College support; Scholarships |
| Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation C/O Michael Rex Tabler Trustee | Ephrata, WA | 34 | $99K | $3,000 | Yes | Tuition scholarship - caden holloway; Tuition scholarship - natalie ramos; Tuition scholarship - jaelynn ramirez |
| Greater Moses Lake Rotary Scholarship Foundation | Moses Lake, WA | 11 | $57K | $5,000 | Yes | Big bend community college; University of idaho; Whitworth university |
| Az Wells Foundation | Wenatchee, WA | 1 | $34K | $34K | Preselected only | Operational support |
| Echo Foundation | Lynden, WA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To support the mission of supporting the community |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $15K | $7,525 | Preselected only | Puget sound energy foundation 'powerful scholars' scholarsh…; Expansion of the boys and girls club to kittitas county oth… |
| The Simpson Family Foundation | Laguna Niguel, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Operations |
| Chs Foundation | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | 2025/26 university partner program |
| J P & Maude V Schroeder Memorial Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund a Charitable Foundation | Spokane, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Community enrichment |
| Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Gius Foundation | Mill Creek, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Animal shelter food and supplies |
| Simplot Company Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Cla Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Program specific support |
| Versova Community Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 3 | $7,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Kenneth Ardell Foundation | Bow, WA | 1 | $7,200 | $7,200 | Preselected only | Support 4-H & FFA Activities |
| Versacare Inc | Loma Linda, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Al Marzetta Foundation | Liberty Lake, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To take youth diagnosed with life threatening illnesses or… |
| Wold Family Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support exempt organizations |
| Moses Lake Grant Co Humane Society | Moses Lake, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Animal welfare |
| Oldham Little Church Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 | Yes | Restroom Partitions as Required for City Code |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Grant for youth sports |
| Washington Federal Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Social services |
| Round Room Gives Inc | Fishers, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support of various needs related to storage |
| Donna J & Charles T Cole Charitable Foundation | Stanwood, WA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support Area Programs |
| Suggs Family Foundation | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted funds |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,765 | $1,765 | Yes | Supporting our local neighbors with cancer |
| The Avista Foundation | Spokane, WA | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 | Yes | In-School Outreach for Othello Elementary Schools |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $1,500 | $500 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics; Diseases, disorders, medical disciplines |
| The Honesdale National Bank Foundation | Honesdale, PA | 1 | $1,095 | $1,095 | Yes | 2025 pinwheel soiree silver sponsorship |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The Terrell Foundation | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Moses Lake, Washington?
Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation C/O Michael Rex Tabler Trustee, Columbia Family Foundation, Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation C/O US Bank Mail Services, Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation C/O Michael Rex Tabler Trustee, Greater Moses Lake Rotary Scholarship Foundation and 29 others reported grants to Moses Lake organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Moses Lake. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.